Below are the links to the rider briefings of Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
French briefing highlightsThe English translation is below.
CANICULE
In view of the heatwave, be sure to bring plenty of water. There are fountains along the route, but we cannot guarantee that they will be supplied with water.
For the 50 K in view of the hot weather, the time barriers before Pic Chaussy could be brought forward by half an hour, i.e. Isenau at 10:00 and La Lé (Les Semilliets) at 11:00.
Course
The courses are very dry and can be slippery with dust. Please take care.
Shuttle buses
Shuttle buses depart from Château-d'Œx station at 21:30, 23:30, 01:30 and 03:30. No need to register in advance.
Parking
Parking is available at l'Etivaz. Follow the signs and do not leave your vehicle outside the designated area, about 250 m from the start.
Food before and after the race
You are entitled to a meal before and after the race.
Timetables can be found in the program on the website.
Evening : Pasta
Morning: Bread, butter, jam, yoghurt and muesli.
Bib number pick-up
Another competitor can collect your number, vouchers and souvenir prize.
All we need is your first and last name.
Change of route
It is possible to change course by sending an e-mail to team@barlatay.ch.
Please be aware of possible charges. You can find information on this subject in the regulations or by sending us an e-mail to team@barlatay.ch
Supply
Please note that there is no possibility of refuelling outside the official refreshment points.
You can leave a bag with your belongings (change of clothes or personal supplies) in front of the race office. Attention no paper bags and indicate on the bag the bib number and the name of supply location.
The schedule for returning bags on arrival will be posted, but please be patient.
It's not possible for a single bag to be sent to each of the supply points.
Weather
You can find weather information on our website. It is updated regularly.
Equipment
Mandatory equipment is maintained for all courses. The 15K and 25K climb to 1,850 m, and the weather can change quickly. In all cases, you must have your equipment with you.
In view of the weather, tights may not be compulsory; this information will be confirmed before the start.
Abandonment - Repatriation
There are no plans to repatriate riders who retire.
Podium
This year, we want to have all three riders in each category on the podium, so you may have to wait. Podium prizes will not be sent by post, but can be collected on site until 6.00 p.m. on Sunday.
Time barrier
Time barriers are indicated on the website.
For the 50 K, time gates 1 and 2 could be brought forward by 30 minutes in view of the heat.
Information for all routes
- The course is well-marked, with arrows pointing the way for each run.
- Passages marked "Danger" should be approached with caution.
Starting times for 75 K
The choice of 01:00 or 03:00 departure depends on how much time you need.
General informations en français
HEATWAVE
Please note that due to the heatwave, make sure to bring enough water. There are fountain troughs along the route, but we cannot guarantee that they will be filled.
For the 50K, due to the high temperatures, the cut-off times before Pic Chaussy may be moved forward by half an hour, meaning Isenau at 10:00 a.m. and La Lé (Les Semilliets) at 11:00 a.m.
Route
The routes are very dry and may be slippery due to dust. Please be careful.
Shuttle nozzles
Shuttle buses are scheduled to depart from Château-d'Œx train station at 9:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m., 1:30 a.m., and 3:30 a.m. No advance notice is required.
Parking lot
Parking is available at Etivaz. Follow the signs and do not leave your vehicle outside the intended location, about 250 m from the start.
Pre- and post-race food
You are entitled to a meal before and after the race.
The timetables can be found in the programme on the website.
Dinner: Pasta
Morning: Bread, butter, jam, yoghurt and muesli.
Bib pick-up
Another competitor can collect your bib as well as the vouchers and the souvenir prize.
To do this, we simply need to have your first and last name.
Change of course
It is possible to change your route by sending an email to team@barlatay.ch.
Be careful of possible costs. You can find the information about this on the settlement or by emailing us at team@barlatay.ch
Supply
Please note that it is not possible to get supplies outside the official aid stations.
You can leave a bag with your belongings (change of clothes or personal supplies) in front of the shopping office. Be careful no paper bag and indicate on the bag the number of the bib as well as the name of the refreshment place.
The time of return of bags on arrival will be posted but you have to be patient.
It is not possible for a single bag to be sent to each of the supply points.
Weather forecast
You can find the weather information on our website. An update is made regularly.
In case of bad weather conditions, it is possible that the ascent to the Pic Chaussy will be forbidden for safety reasons. In this case, you will be diverted to an alternative route.
Equipment
The mandatory equipment is maintained for all routes. The 15K and 25K climbs up to 1,850 m and the weather can change quickly. In any case, you must have the equipment with you.
Given the weather conditions, tights may not be mandatory; this information will be confirmed before the start.
Abandonment - Repatriation
There are no plans to repatriate riders who give up.
Podium
This year, we want to have all three riders in each category on the podium so you may have to wait.
Time barrier
Time limits are indicated on the website.
Attention: For the 50K, cut-off times 1 and 2 may be moved forward by 30 minutes due to the heat.
Info for all routes
- The course is well marked and arrows indicate the direction to follow for each race.
- Passages marked "Danger" should be approached with caution.
Start times for the 75K
The choice of starting at 1:00 a.m. or 3:00 a.m. depends on the time you estimate you will need.
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